APPRENTICE MECHANIC
Directorate: ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Department: FLEET SERVICES
Contract Status: TEMPORARY (for up to 24 months)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: GRADE A - £24,413 per year, £12.65 per hour
Location: Merlin House, Merlin Way, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4RA
Kickstart Your Career as an Apprentice Mechanic with Erewash Borough Council!
Are you hands-on, curious, and ready to turn your passion for engines into a career? Erewash Borough Council is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our expert team as an Apprentice Mechanic - no prior qualifications needed, just enthusiasm and a drive to learn!
This fully funded Level 2 Land-based Service Engineer Technician Apprenticeship is your gateway into the world of engineering, where you'll work on everything from tractors and ride-on mowers to strimmers, and hedge cutters. You’ll even get the chance to assist with servicing our fleet of vans and HGVs - giving you a taste of heavy-duty mechanics too.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Carrying out inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on horticultural machinery
- Supporting the servicing of council vehicles, including vans and HGVs
- Learning from experienced technicians and gaining real-world workshop experience
- Attending Riseholme College in Lincoln one day every week
What You’ll Learn:
- Master the fundamentals: engines, transmissions, hydraulics, electrics, fabrication, and more
- Understand Health & Safety protocols and engineering best practices
Why Choose Us?
At Erewash Borough Council, we’re committed to helping you grow. This apprenticeship isn’t just a job - it’s a launchpad for your future. You’ll gain valuable skills, earn while you learn, and be part of a supportive team that wants to see you succeed.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Someone physically fit and ready for hands-on work
- A curious mind with a genuine interest in how machines work
- A committed and enthusiastic individual eager to build a career in engineering
If you’ve got GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 3/D in English and Maths - or are willing to work towards them - we want to hear from you. Prior experience in engineering is a bonus, but not essential.
Ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the world of mechanics? Apply now and start your journey with us!
To view the Job Description and Person Specification please visit www.erewash.gov.uk
The Benefits of Working for Us:
In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:
- Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year
- Free workplace car parking within the Borough
- Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development
- Family friendly flexible working policies available
- Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions
- Discounted leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme
- Access to the VIVUP employee benefits discount and salary sacrifice scheme
The closing date for applications is Monday, 22 December 2025
How to Apply:
To apply for this exciting opportunity you must complete the application form available at www.gov.uk.
The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.
The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Please ensure that you make it clear on your application that you wish to be considered under these criteria.
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Pay: £24,413.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
